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    I'm Dreaming of a Black Christmas
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    I'm Dreaming of a Black Christmas
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    I'm Dreaming of a Black Christmas

    Published by Penguin Random House Audio

    3.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    From Lewis Black, the uproarious and perpetually apoplectic New York Times-bestselling author and Daily Show regular, comes a ferociously funny book about his least favorite holiday, Christmas.

    Christmas is supposed to be a time of peace on earth and goodwill toward all. But not for Lewis Black.

    He says humbug to the Christmas traditions and trappings that make the holiday memorable. In I'm Dreaming of a Black Christmas, his hilarious and sharply observed book about the holiday, Lewis lets loose on all things Yule. It's a very personal look at what's wrong with Christmas, seen through the eyes of "the most engagingly pissed-off comedian ever."*

    From his own Christmas rituals -- which have absolutely nothing to do with presents or the Christmas tree or Rudolph -- to his own eccentric experiences with the holiday (from a USO Christmas tour to playing Santa Claus in full regalia), I'm Dreaming of a Black Christmas is classic Lewis Black: funny, razor-sharp, insightful, and honest.

    You'll never think of Christmas in the same way.

    *Stephen King

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio
    Release dateNov 2, 2010
    ISBN9781101461792
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    • 5/5
      Listening to this book was fantastic. Period. Black reads it himself (who else could do it justice?), and it is about MUCH more than just Christmas. He rants hilariously on a variety of subjects (no surprise there) but he also reveals quite a lot about himself. I gather from other peoples' reviews that the book is less successful that the audio version. For all the Louis Black fans who were lukewarm on the print version, I encourage you to go to your favorite library or bookstore and get it on audio. You won't be sorry.
    • 2/5
      Sometimes writers (or comics) decide to make money by writing a book - without any apparent reason than to write a book. That appears to be the situation here. The ideas are rehashed, over and over, and the plot meanders without much purpose. Mr. Black offers up a few insights, but at a cost to the reader of a lot of repetitious wonderings, musings about aging, kids, and being single around Christmas time.
    • 4/5
      Oh Dear! I almost completely concur with Black's commentary on the "Holiday Season"...

      So..... this must mean I am a, a, a...... GASP****** "Curmudgeon", as well! Sigh.....Ah ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha (in a maniacal manner)!

      This man is as funny as he is astute and his observations include but are not limited to:

      Mother's who can't cook a thanksgiving meal to save their souls.

      Oh yes, let's talk about "entitlement"....just because You Believe You Are, doesn't mean it's the truth! He's got this generation's human condition pegged to a tee!

      Infants & toddlers at a classy resort SCREAMMMMMMMMING!!!!!

      Being a parent....why?

      Dressing up for christmas

      christmas cards

      On being a Jew during christian holidays.......

      I GET It and I Like it very much!
    • 4/5
      Lewis Black is very funny and thoughtful. His writing reflects this as much as his stand up work.
    • 3/5
      Hmm. I love love LOVE Lewis Black, and while this book was read by him on the audio version...I can't say that it was very good.

      There were moments of true Black greatness...but also a lot of not so great parts.
    • 5/5
      excellent. funny & touching.
    • 3/5
      Funny and touching at the same time. Good point of view of what a Jew feels about Christmas. The USO tour was the highlight of the book
    • 3/5
      I love Lewis Black. I seem to share the same view point with the angry, high-strung Jewish comic. I've watched his TV shows, his comedy specials, his appearances on The Daily Show. I've read his other books, loved them all. But I don't love this one.Part of the book is Black explaining his hate-hate relationship with the holidays. And only a small percentage is really about Christmas, mostly from the perspective of a young Jew growing up who only got to observe others celebrating. The funniest part was talking about his Thanksgiving holidays spent out of the country at pricey resorts -- only to have them ruined by people too rich for their own good bringing young children to spoil his trip (nobody despises children like Lewis Black). I thought his conclusion funny --that these people obviously are not paying too much in taxes. For much of the book, however, he is talking about friends who generously extend their welcome to him -- and he is appreciative, but attempts to spin humor here fail. Nearly a quarter of the book is devoted to describing his experience on a USO tour to Iraq and Afghanistan. Black was too enamored with his fellow entertainers to really pull of anything funny here. He experienced moments of genuine terror for him (and probably many others) anyway. For someone who uses excessive vulgarity and wit to keep the world at bay, this section humanized the character of Lewis Black. I once admired him for being a grouchy old bastard with a chip on his shoulder -- now I'm not sure what to think. There is now much I know about the man that honestly tarnishes his caricature...and while I admire him for going public with some of his more intimate emotions; Black frequently puts forth a facade that is more contemptible than pitiable; although to his credit I don't think he cares which reaction we choose.
    • 3/5
      I read the first half of this book and almost stopped, thinking it was not only the worst book ever written but one that Black was going to regret writing the rest of his life. He's intelligent and hilarious when doing political humor but embarrassingly angry and pathetic when talking about relationships. Plus he pretty much hates children, for the first half of the book. However, forcing myself to finish, I ended up liking the last half, especially his account of doing shows for service people in Afghanistan. He's pretty much the epitome of the angst ridden Jew with a heart of gold. Quite the complex man.
    • 3/5
      I saw Lewis Black's promotional appearance on CNN for this book, and decided the book would be fun for my Christmas spirit. Of course, Lewis Black is Jewish, but that doe not stop him from partaking of the Christmas festivities. The book shows the humor and irony of this special time of the year. Black delves into the psyche of this season and the tons of money and food that seem to signify Christmas. I adore how Black still believes in donating money to "causes" at Christmas. Why not donate time or money at some other time of the year? The last chapter describes the Christmas shows for the military and Black's involvement. Black shows in the end, that even a Scrooge can be "caught up" in the season.